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Pro Patria Dinner Wagga Wagga

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TPI Veterans NSW President Kevin Kelly and CEO Jenny-Jane Carpenter attended a dinner on 16 April 2026 at the Pro Patria Centre in Wagga Wagga – an innovative multidisciplinary facility focused on developing self-agency in veterans, first responders and their families to manage their own wellbeing. See https://www.propatria.com.au
Jenny-Jane has provided images from the event.

Courage & Compassion

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Courage & Compassion
From the wards of Randwick Repatriation Hospital in 1935 to the challenges of a global pandemic and beyond, this is the story of men and women who refused to be forgotten.
Born from the determination of disabled veterans of the First World War the Totally and Permanently Disabled Soldiers’ Association of NSW, later the TPI Association of NSW, emerged because wounded soldiers needed more than charity. They needed comradeship, dignity, and a collective voice. What began as a small band of veterans meeting in hospital grounds quickly grew into a statewide movement fighting for fair pensions, medical care for families, and recognition of sacrifice in a nation eager to move on from war.
Courage & Compassion was launched with inspiring and informative talks by author Allison O’Sullivan and Kevin Humphries DSC at the Hyde Park War memorial in Sydney on Tuesday 14 April. Highlights from these talks will be published in Salute.

Free ticket offer for GWS Giants games

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TPI Veterans NSW have been offered free double passes by our friends GWS Giants AFL team. We are inviting you to submit an expression of interest for tickets to either of these two games. The first members who request tickets will be allocated tickets. To be eligible, you must have a current membership with TPI Veterans NSW. Any member can take a guest with the double pass.

This is a great way to meet other members and take part in one of your membership benefits.Please contact Vanessa Campbell, Wellbeing Facilitator, via email wellbeing@tpinsw.org.au by Wednesday, 15 April for your chance to participate.

Good luck to the mighty GIANTS!

Canberra for Anzac weekend
GWS Giants v North Melbourne
Sun 26 Apr 2026 at 4:40 pm
Corroboree Group Oval, Manuka, ACT

GIANTS vs Essendon
Saturday 9 May, First bounce at 4:15 pm
ENGIE Stadium – Sydney Olympic Park

Please note that theatrical lighting, pyrotechnics and smoke will be in use during this event
Please note ENGIE Stadium is a CASHLESS venue
 
To view our Frequently Asked Questions, visit ENGIE Stadium FAQs
Tickets to GIANTS games at ENGIE Stadium include travel to and from Sydney Olympic Park via public transport; simply show your ticket to transport staff when boarding services. For more details and to plan your trip, visit transportnsw.info
An accessible buggy will operate between the P1 carpark and the ENGIE Stadium from 15 minutes prior to gates opening until 30 minutes post-event. It is recommended to pre-book your parking. You can do so by visiting Parking | Sydney Olympic Park – available until 11:59 pm the night before the event, or until sold out. For a smooth arrival to the venue, stay up to date with travel across Sydney by visiting Live Traffic NSW
The closest drop-off and pick-up location to ENGIE Stadium is Olympic Boulevard. To view road closure details for Sydney Olympic Park, please visit Map | Sydney Olympic Park
 
TPI Veterans NSW thanks the team and the management at GWS Giants for their kind support of our veteran community.
Kind regards,

Vanessa Campbell

Wellbeing Facilitator

Courage and Compassion: The History of the TPI Veterans’ Association of NSW 1935–2025

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As part of the 2022 TPI Veterans’ NSW Strategic Plan, the history book project was created to record and honour the proud legacy of our Association. Next week, that vision comes to life with the launch of Courage and Compassion: The History of the TPI Veterans’ Association of NSW 1935–2025, authored by Allison O’Sullivan and championed by Board Member John Hoban.
Today, we were delighted to welcome Allison to the office to sign copies for our special guests attending the launch. Member copies will be sent by post next month.
TPI Veterans NSW warmly thanks our members, and everyone involved in bringing this ambitious and meaningful project to fruition, ensuring our history is preserved and shared for generations to come.

Anzac Day 2026

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More than 600 commemorative events will take place across NSW on Anzac Day in 2026. This year Anzac Day, April 25, falls on a Saturday and NSW will join Western Australia and the ACT in observing a public holiday the following Monday, 27 April. Details of commemorative events for Anzac Day in the Sydney CBD and across NSW can be found at: https://rslnsw.org.au/commemorations-ceremonies-and-events-portal/anzac-day-at-a-glance/

Photograph: Able Seaman Musician Matthew Tubman sounds the Last Post during a Pre-Anzac Day Dawn Service held at Joint Logistics Unit – East in Moorebank, New South Wales. Maker: LSIS Daniel Goodman, Defence